This simple and delicious recipe for oven-roasted asparagus is the perfect addition to your favorite meal. Oven-roasting is an easy way to add a new spin on any veggie. Tip: when roasting, the thicker the asparagus the better — thin asparagus may be tough and stringy.
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Ingredients
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Place asparagus in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over asparagus, toss to coat.
- Roast for 20 minutes or until asparagus spears are caramelized and slightly crispy.
Nutritional information (per serving)
Serves 4
Calories: 40
Total fat: 2 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 290 mg
Total carbohydrate: 5 g
Dietary fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
